The Vanguard Group Discloses Position in Aviva plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a formal disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code regarding its position in Aviva plc. This disclosure, dated June 4, 2025, reveals that Vanguard holds interests in Aviva's 32 17/19p ordinary shares, totaling 139,593,638 shares, which equates to 5.21% of the relevant securities.

The disclosure also includes details of recent transactions, noting purchases totaling 28,516 shares at prices of 6.16 GBP and 6.17 GBP per unit. Vanguard also affirmed there are no indemnity or dealing arrangements in place, and no supplementary agreements related to options or derivatives. This announcement follows Vanguard's strategic interest in both Aviva plc and Direct Line Insurance Group plc, highlighting its positioning within the financial sector.